Salt Production Operative (Full time)

Maldon Salt have been makers and merchants of salt since 1882\. For four generations we have been hand\-harvesting our world famous, pyramid\-shaped flakes, which are loved by chefs and foodies the world over.

We are passionate about inspiring, creating and celebrating great taste. We are driven by our company values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Drive and Growth. Though we have been in business for more than 142 years, we are still a growing team with a focus on innovation. Maldon Salt sales and demand have risen significantly over the past few years, and we are excited about our plans to continue to grow.

Due to our continuing growth plans, we are looking to recruit an additional Salt Operative at our site in Goldhanger, Essex.

The role

For this role you must have a strong understanding of manual handling. The successful candidate must enjoy working in a fast\-paced environment, who thrives on physical work.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain associated equipment in primary and secondary areas of operation to known standards in terms of quality and efficiency


• Complete Shift/Weekly checks of all plant and equipment


• Complete quality inspection of salt


• Ensure product produced meets product specification


• Maintain effective communication with team members/ line management


• Follow site escalation procedures in the event of issues, non\-compliance, and failures


• Ensure all product quality and traceability documentation has been completed


• Fully understand and operate quality control procedures as outlined in the site quality systems


• Fully participate in identified problem\-solving processes to be able to do first line fault finding and diagnostics.


• Full involvement in improvement activities utilising continuous improvement framework to establish and capture learning, best practice, document control \& process control, plant re\-design / modifications and engineering out of re\-occurring problems


• Hand pallet truck and Electric pallet truck use


• Pan set up


• Salt Production/raking


• Pan emptying


• Salt drying/storage


• Pan chipping


• Take reasonable and practical care of personal health and safety and of others who may be required to implement any legal or company directives regarding health and safety at work

Required Experience and Behaviours

• Previous manual handling experience is essential


• Valid FLT licence highly advantageous


• Location is remote with no access to public transport, so own transport is essential


• Excellent team player abilities


• Honesty and integrity


• Motivation, enthusiasm, and a positive “can\-do” attitude


• A passion to grow and develop


• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, as required

Hours

• 6:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday \& Saturday, with overtime often available, on a voluntary basis, subject to availability

Salary \& Reward Package

• £29,065 per annum, payable monthly


• Paid overtime


• 25 days annual leave \+ bank holidays


• 1 week company sick pay after successful probationary period, increasing to 3\-weeks Company Sick Pay (after 12 months service)


• Life Assurance (4 x basic annual salary, after 6 months service)


• Income protection (after 3 months service), payable at 75% of basic salary, for up to 5 years (subject to approved claim by insurance provider)


• Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months service), and option to add dependents/family, self\-funded by employee


• Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (4% matched contributions)


• Opportunities for professional growth


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee discounts to high street retailers


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Company Events


• Free refreshments, such as, tea and coffee

Please note that all offers are subject to the receipt 2 satisfactory references and a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £29,065\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking


• Private dental insurance


• Private medical insurance


• Sick pay


• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goldhanger CM9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• The position is based in remote location, which is not serviced by public transport; as such, please advise how you would commute to the site, on a daily basis, for a 6:30am start time.

Experience:

• FLT: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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